Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 1995 Lexus LS400
NHTSA data on file today
The 1995 Lexus LS400 has 2 NHTSA recall campaigns and 39 owner complaints on file as of . Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
Recall campaigns on file
- NHTSA #06E049000 FMVSS 108/AMBER SIDE REFLEX REFLECTORS NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #98V016000 TOYOTA/STARTER MOTOR NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Electrical System 11 complaints
- Seat Belts 10 complaints
- Engine 4 complaints
- Seats 3 complaints
- Fuel System, Gasoline 2 complaints
- Power Train 2 complaints
Of the 39 complaints on file, 4 report a crash; across all 39 complaints, owners report 5 injuries (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Below average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $6,500–$12,000AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 1995 Lexus LS400 faces notable issues with its electrical system, reflected in recalls and complaints. With frequent electrical failures and occasional engine problems, maintenance and repair costs may accumulate.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| electrical system | 80,000–120,000 miles | $500–$1,200 | very common |
| starter assembly | 90,000–130,000 miles | $400–$900 | common |
| seat belts | 100,000–140,000 miles | $100–$300 | common |
| engine | 110,000–150,000 miles | $1,000–$3,000 | occasional |
AI estimate — not from NHTSA data: the mileage bands and repair-cost ranges above. Get a written repair quote before you budget.
Scheduled maintenance to budget
Routine items every owner should plan for.
- Regular oil changes
- Timing belt replacement
- Coolant system flush
- Brake pad and rotor check
- Transmission fluid change
- Spark plug replacement
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Electrical shorts or lights dimming
- Starter motor issues
- Seat belt retraction problems
- Overheating engine
- Unexplained engine noise
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 1995 Lexus LS400 at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.